This page includes information about the University's fringe benefits and indirect cost (a.k.a. facilities and administration), taxes, and other rates. These are the rates that are standard for all proposals, at least when those expenses are allowed. These are the currently approved rates, with an explanation of what they cover and what is included and Sponsored Programs and can only be made when required by the funder.
Taxes and Fringe Benefits
Fringe Benefits, Full Time
46.15% of salary or wages
For FICA, Workman's Comp, Pension and other expenses. Set by State of New Jersey.
July 2019 - June 2020 or until a new rate is announced
State of NJ Fringe Benefits Rate 2019-2020
Fringe Benefits, Part Time
7.65% of salary or wages
For FICA and Workman's Comp. Set by State of New Jersey.
Current
Fringe Benefits, Faculty Overload, and Summer (July and August only)
Graduate Assistant Tuition
Estimated or actual amount for tuition and fees
Included as an additional benefit (other direct cost). See the WPU Student Accounts website for current rate: (https://www.wpunj.edu/studentaccounts/tuition-and-fees/graduate-tuition-and-fees.html).Contact OSP for estimated rates for future years.
Indirect Reimbursement Rate
AKA: Overhead, F&A Rate
2020-2024 College and Universities Rate Agreement (Indirect Cost/Facilities and Administration Rate Agreement)
2020-2024
54.8%
For costs associated with the use of WPUNJ facilities and administrative services. Rate approved by US Department of Health and Human Services.
07/01/2020-06/30/2024
24.0%
For costs associated with off-campus activities or the use of non-WPUNJ facilities. Rate approved by US Department of Health and Human Services.
2012-2020
54.6%
09/01/2012-06/30/2020
21.7%
9/1/2012-6/30/2020
Mileage
44.5 cents/mile
For automobile mileage
1/1/06
Per Diem
Varies depending on city
See: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates
For hotels, taxi and related expenses when at a conference
7/1/98
Salaries and Wages
Call the Human Resources Office @ext. 2605. Identify yourself, that you are working on a grant proposal, and the names of the people involved in the project. OSP can assist with this request.
Professor (Range 30) and Associate Professor (Range 26)
Contact OSP for Rate
Last Contract
Assistant Professor, Librarian and Professional (Range 22), Instructor
Professional Staff
Adjunct
Summer Salary
2/10 of Base Salary: Full Time 1/10 of Base Salary: Part Time
For 2 months full time work on project or 1 month's time over summer
Salary Formula for Released Time
% of Time
Formula: (# of credits to be released from/credits during period)*annual salary
Undergraduate Student
$11 or more
Rate can vary and is chosen by the PI but MUST follow NJ regulations on minimum wage, effective January first of each year
Graduate Student, Academic Year
Stipend: $6,000/year as a personnel cost.
Tuition: In-state tuition with some fees.
See above. Include as an additional benefit.
Graduate Student, Session I, II and August
$15.00 or more/hr
Rate can vary and is chosen by the PI
Project Assistant, Any time of Year
$11.00 or more/hour
Consultant
Varies
Rate can vary and is chosen by the PI in conversation with prospective consultant and in accordance with any agency limitations
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Wayne, New Jersey 07470
973-720-2000
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